1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Zodiac | 2010 BMW 123 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Zodiac | 123 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |